You might think of the vegetable okra as a mysterious finger-shaped pod with a notoriously slippery texture. If you've eaten it, you may know just how versatile and delicious the summer vegetable can ...

The exact native home of okra is in dispute. Some say West Africa. Others say Ethiopia or Eritrea, and others claim India is their place of origin. In any case, people have enjoyed okra since ...

This video shows a straightforward southern method for making "fried okra" and "yellow squash" with a crisp, golden coating. It breaks down how to slice the vegetables, season them properly, and use a ...

We are heading to the end of okra season in Houston. I'm forever on the hunt to cook okra in different ways without absorbing an excessive amount of fat or becoming slimy. As you will see in this ...

Okra has an ardent proselytizer in Virginia Willis, the Atlanta-based chef, author and Southern food authority. "I will cajole, entice, and seduce doubters into becoming believers," writes Willis in ...

Cooking okra with acidic ingredients like tomatoes, vinegar or lemon juice can help reduce its mucilage. “To achieve a fry as crisp as onion straws, I slice the pods into matchsticks and soak them in ...

Okra can be harvested from seeds purchased at Goofy's Stall in Glade of Trust. Fully grown Okra may also occasionally be available to purchase from Goofy's Stall.

LAFAYETTE PARISH (LAFAYETTE) — Okra may be a divisive vegetable, but for those who know how to cook it right, it’s a beloved Southern classic. “It’s a delicacy, really, because a lot of people like ...